Cequent Draw-Tite 36587 User manual

Cequent™Performance Products, Inc. Installation Instructions
PART NUMBERS: 36587, 90247, 06947
Applications:
Years Make Models
2015-Current* Jeep Renegade
*Visit our website for the most up to date
information regarding application years
and trim levels.
Equipment Required:
Ratchet Torque
Wrench
Safety
Glasses Sockets
DO NOT EXCEED LOWER OF TOWING VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER’S RATING OR:
Hitch Type Max Gross Trailer Weight Max Tongue Weight
Weight Carrying 3500 lb. (1587 kg) 300lb. (136 kg)
Weight Distributing
N/A N/A
Representative Vehicle Photo
Installation Time: 30MIN
The time listed above is the average time
for professional installers. If you do not
feel comfortable performing this
installation on your own or are in need of
assistance, please contact a professional
installer.
Hitch Illustration
Front of
Vehicle
Flat
Head Screw
Driver
21 mm
3 / 4 ‘’
Pliers Socket
Extension
Drill 1” Holesaw

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1. Remove rubber plugs from attachment holes., 1 at the end of the frame rail and one on the outside of the frame rail forward of the exhaust hanger. Scrape frame rails to remove any caulk near the
attachment holes.
2. Using a 1” holesaw drill an access hole for the fasteners. Locate the area between exhaust hanger bracket and suspension mount on the frame rail. (You may need to use pliers to bend the heat shield out
of the way.) Repeat for the other side.
3. Fishwire the carriage bolt and spacer thru the access hole into the rearward attachment hole (both sides), leave fishwires attached.
4. Passenger side only Remove the 10mm nut holding the plastic inner fender to the vehicle to allow the plastic to be pulled outward for hitch installation.
5. Raise hitch into position, guiding the fishwire ends thru the attachment hole on the hitch. Once the hitch is in place remove the fishwire and install the conical washer (teeth side against hitch) and nut.
Hand tighten only at this time.
6. Fishwire the second carriage bolt and spacer thru the access hole and thru the attachment hole in the frame rail and hitch, install the conical washer (teeth side against hitch) and nut. Removing the access
door on passenger side inner fender may help with the upper fastener installation.
7. Tighten all 1/2” fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
8. Re-install the 10mm nut for the plastic inner fender and the access door removed earlier.
Note: check hitchfrequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is removed, plug all holes in trunk pan or other body panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes. A hitch or ball which has been damaged should be removed and
replaced.
Observe safety precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
②
①
Rear
Fastener Kit: 36587F
Figure 1
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch
Drill 1” access
hole
Frame rail
Teeth side
against hitch
l
②
①
m
l
m
l
m
②
①
②
①
This page is for vehicles without existing
towhooks
①Qty.(4) Carriage bolt
½”-13 x 1.75 GR5
②Qty. (4) Hex Nut
½”
l
Qty. (4) Spacer 1” x 2”
m
Qty. (4) Conical Tooth
Washer ½”
n
Qty. (4) Fish wire
½-13
Installation Instructions
PART NUMBERS: 36587, 90247, 06947
Authorized Drawbar Kit:
36071 (Sold Separately)
Drawbar must be used in
the RISE position only.

1. Remove rubber plugs from attachment holes., 1 at the end of the frame rail and one on
the outside of the frame rail forward of the exhaust hanger. Scrape frame rails to remove any
caulk near the attachment holes.
2. Using a 1” holesaw drill an access hole for the fasteners. Locate the area between exhaust
hanger bracket and suspension mount on the frame rail. (You may need to use pliers to bend
the heat shield out of the way.) Repeat for the other side.
3. Fishwire the carriage bolt and spacer thru the access hole into the rearward attachment
hole (both sides), leave fishwires attached.
*Example of fishwire technique
4. Passenger side only, remove the 10mm nut holding the plastic inner fender to the
vehicle to allow the plastic to be pulled outward for hitch installation. Removing the access
door in the inner fender may make fastener installation easier.

6. Fishwire the second carriage bolt and spacer thru the access hole and thru the attachment
hole in the frame rail and hitch, install the conical washer (teeth side against hitch) and nut.
7. Tighten all 1/2” fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
*Example of fishwire technique
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
5. Raise hitch into position, guiding the fishwire ends thru the attachment hole on the hitch.
Once the hitch is in place remove the fishwire and install the conical washer (teeth side against
hitch) and nut. Hand tighten only at this time.
8. Re-install the 10mm nut for the plastic inner fender and the access door removed earlier.

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1. Remove existing M14 bolts from attachment holes, 1 at the end of the frame rail and one on the outside of the frame rail forward of the exhaust hanger. Keep for re-installation.
2. Scrape frame rails to remove any caulk near the attachment holes.
3. Raise hitch into position and re-install the M14 fasteners removed in the previous step.
4. Tighten all M14 fasteners with torque wrench to 115Lb.-Ft. (156N*M)
Note: check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is removed, plug all holes in trunk pan or other body panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes. A hitch or
ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not cut access or attachmentholes with a torch.
Rear Figure 1
Installation Instructions
PART NUMBERS: 36587, 90247, 06947
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch
Frame rail
Existing
M14 Bolt
This page is for vehicles with existing
towhooks
Existing
M14 Bolt
Existing
M14 Bolt
Existing
M14 Bolt
Authorized Drawbar Kit:
36071 (Sold Separately)
Drawbar must be used in
the RISE position only.

1. Remove existing M14 bolts from attachment holes., 1 at the end of the frame rail and one
on the outside of the frame rail forward of the exhaust hanger. Scrape frame rails to remove
any caulk near the attachment holes. Keep for re-installation.
3. Raise hitch into position and re-install the M14 fasteners removed in the previous step. 4. Tighten all M14 fasteners with torque wrench to 115Lb.-Ft. (156N*M)
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
2. Scrape frame rails to remove any caulk near the attachment holes.